Australia is investing in the next generation of Solomon Islands leaders, awarding 36 Australia Awards Scholarships for study at top universities across Australia in 2026. This year’s cohort includes 2 PhDs, 28 Masters, and 6 undergraduate scholars – a powerful boost to Solomon Islands’ human capital. With 16 women and 20 men, the program reflects…
Every vaccine given is a step toward a brighter tomorrow—where children thrive, families flourish, and the Solomon Islands moves forward with confidence. The country, through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, took a bold step in this direction by investing in immunization through the development of the Solomon Islands National Immunization Strategy (NIS) 2026–2030.…
THE Koehoto Landowners Association (KLA) has urged the Mines and Mineral Board not to grant any prospecting licence (PL) over Mt Vulumasa SPL 194 in Central Guadalcanal to Gold Ridge Mining Company Limited (GRML). This call comes as the Mineral Board is expected to meet today to deliberate on the company’s application. In a letter…
Recently, the 4th China Medical Team, in collaboration with the Urology Department of the National Referral Hospital (NRH), successfully performed holmium laser ureteroscopic lithotripsy for a patient with acute renal failure, followed by the placement of double-J stents. This marks the first ureteroscopic intraluminal lithotripsy in the country’s history and signifies the beginning of a…
An Australian Defence Force (ADF) Advisor working along the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department has been farewelled by member of Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) EOD team. The ADF Advisor Warrant Officer (WO), Adam Keys, was farewelled on Friday 5 December 2025 at Hells Point after successfully completing his tenure from January 2023. ADF Advisor Adam Keys, in his remarks on the…
The clinical fit-out of the state-of-the-art Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre is now underway, ahead of the facility’s opening in the first half of 2026. Last week, Australia’s then High Commissioner accompanied the Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon Cathy Nori, and the Lord Mayor of Honiara City, Eddie Siapu, on…
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele joined the people of Western Province this morning – Monday 8th December to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Second Appointed Day in Seghe, Marovo Western Province, reaffirming his commitment to the province’s continued development and highlighting the government’s support for crucial reforms. In his address, PM Manele acknowledged the…
The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, through the Customs and Excise Division, will work with the Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) to audit sufferance wharves to ensure they meet International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) compliance standards. Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexson Annex Ramofafia, confirmed this in Parliament on Wednesday while responding to…
A Papua New Guinea–based company has expressed interest in investing in the Geothermal Terminal Project at Paraso Volcano in Vella Lavella, Western Province. The proposed project aims to explore the geothermal potential of the area and is viewed as a significant opportunity to advance renewable energy development in the region. Representatives from the PNG company…
Major rehabilitation and reconstruction works on roads throughout Honiara will continue under three ongoing programs: the Land and Maritime Connectivity Program (LMCP), Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project Phase 2 (CAUSE 2), and the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Phase 2 (SIRAP II). Minister of Infrastructure Development, Ricky Fuo’o, confirmed this during debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill 2025 in Parliament…